The Espionage Act of 1917 and the Sedition Act of 1918 showed that Americans

Responses
A were fearful of the French presence in the country.were fearful of the French presence in the country.
B were fearful of possible German activity in the U.S.were fearful of possible German activity in the U.S.
C were targeting minorities as scapegoats for causing the war.were targeting minorities as scapegoats for causing the war.
D were fearful of Communist influences in the federal government.were fearful of Communist influences in the federal government.

B were fearful of possible German activity in the U.S.